Mission San Juan Capistrano St. Joseph’s Day Return of the Swallows Celebration Guide Tuesday March 19 2024.
St. Joseph’s Day and the Return of the Swallows Celebration is a tradition celebrating the return of the swallows to the Capistrano Valley and also a liturgical feast day celebrated in the Catholic Church.
Join in Tuesday March 19 2024 between 9:00am to 2:00pm.
BELL WALL
9:00am: Daily Ringing of the Historic Bells upon Opening In Honor of St. Junípero Serra
9:00am – 9:30am: Mariachi Music – Mariachi Tapatio
10:30am – 11:00am: Mariachi Music – Mariachi Tapatio
12:00pm: Ringing of the Historic Bells In Honor of St. Joseph and the Swallows Return
CENTRAL COURTYARD
9:55am – 10:00am: Welcome and Introduction Executive Director, Mechelle Lawrence Adams
10:05am – 10:10am: Ringing of the School Bell and Mission Basilica School Procession
10:10am – 10:15am: “When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano” The chart-topping song written by Leon René circa 1930’s
performed by Vocalist, Renée Bondi with accompaniment from Mariachi Tapatio
10:15am – 11:15am: Mission Basilica School – Traditional songs and dances by students
11:15am – 11:45am: Mariachi Music – Mariachi Tapatio
12:15pm – 1:00pm: Journeys to the Past: California Native American Stories & Dances
1:00pm – 1:30pm: Duende Flamenco – Flamenco dance performance
THROUGHOUT THE MISSION
10:00am – 1:00pm: Native American Basket Weaving Demonstrations
Demonstrating traditions of local Native American culture, from the Acjachemen people
10:00am – 2:00pm: Interpretive Station Tours: Led by Volunteer Mission Docents
Learn about Mission history at the Serra Chapel, Ruins of the Great Stone Church, the Padres Bedroom and the Industrial Area.
Tickets Onsale Online At Mission San Juan Capistrano
Tickets for non-members and the general public
$20.00 Adults (18-59),
$17.00 Seniors (60+),
$14.00 Youth (5+) & Students (with valid ID),
Age 4 and younger are free
Mission San Juan Capistrano Is Located At 26801 Old Mission Road
Public parking is available in the surrounding streets near the Mission.
The most visible parking lot is on the south side of Old Mission Road and El Camino Real.
Please read signage before departing your vehicle for restrictions or limitations on hours.
